Starting, Shifting, And Stopping; New Engines Or Engines Coming Out Of Storage; Cold Or Warm Engine; Starting Procedure - Mercury Racing 1100 STERNDRIVE Operation, Maintenance & Warranty

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PERATION
2. The throttle control handle friction is adjustable using a 5/16
in. hex head wrench; clockwise increases friction.
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a - Trim switch
b - Port friction adjustment
c - Starboard friction adjustment
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TARTING HIFTING AND TOPPING
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Explosive fumes contained in the engine compartment can cause
serious injury or death from fire or explosion. Before starting the
engine, operate the bilge blower or vent the engine compartment
for at least five minutes.
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EW NGINES OR NGINES OMING
Refer to Power Package Recommissioning.
IMPORTANT: Observe the following:
• Do not start the engine without supplying water to the
seawater pickup pump (to prevent pump or engine damage).
• Never shift the drive unit unless the engine is at idle RPM.
Perform the following as appropriate:
Check all items listed in Operation Chart.
Perform any other necessary checks, as indicated by your
dealer, or specified in your boat owner's manual.
Place the drive unit in the full down/in position.
Place the control handle in neutral.
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WARNING
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OLD OR ARM NGINE
EFI engines require no throttle advance to start. The boat can be
operated after the engine has started and is idling smoothly.
NOTE: Engines that have not been started for extended periods or
have had fuel filter changes may not stay running on the first few
initial attempts to start. Do not advance the throttle to keep the
engine running. Continue to restart the engine until it idles smoothly,
which means the fuel system is primed. Allow the engine to warm up
to 54 °C (130 °F) before advancing the throttle. Do not operate at
full throttle until the engine reaches an oil temperature of 65 °C
(149 °F).
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TARTING ROCEDURE
1. Turn the key switch to START. Release the key and allow the
switch to return to the RUN position.
2. Check the oil pressure gauge immediately after the engine
starts. If oil pressure is below the minimum requirement, see
Specifications, stop the engine immediately, and determine
the cause.
3. If the engine is cold, make sure the engine is idling smoothly
before operating the boat.
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